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Pagosa Outside is a family-owned river outfitter and gear shop in downtown Pagosa Springs, Colorado. We offer guided San Juan River rafting, Deluxe Whitewater Tubing Trips, DIY tube rentals, inflatable kayak and SUP rentals, disc golf rentals, river gear and local river-condition information.

Rafting is generally a spring runoff activity that is available in May and June, while tubing usually follows as the San Juan settles into summer flows in July and August. The exact transition changes every year with snowpack, weather and rainfall, so current river conditions matter more than a fixed calendar date.

Check the Pagosa Outside River Desk for current river flow, rafting and tubing status, official forecasts and our local read on what the river is likely to do next. The river changes throughout the season, and our recommendations change with it.

No previous rafting experience is required; our guides teach you what you need to know before launching. Tubing is self-guided, so tubers should be competent swimmers who are comfortable in cold, moving water and prepared to self-rescue.

Choose rafting if you want a guided whitewater trip during the high water season in May and June. Choose Deluxe Tubing if you want the shuttle, gear and logistics handled for you. Choose DIY Tube Rentals if you want to set your own pace, handle the river logistics yourself and still use purpose-built river equipment.

Reservations are strongly recommended for guided rafting and Deluxe Tubing because scheduled departures have limited capacity. Rentals can often accommodate walk-ins, but booking online makes pickup faster and helps guarantee the equipment you want.

Come dressed to get wet, use sunscreen and bring water and dry clothes for afterward. Exactly what gear is included depends on the activity, and each product page lists the details. Our shop also carries river shoes, sun protection, waterproof phone cases, sunglass retainers and other river-day essentials.

We’re at 350 Pagosa Street in downtown Pagosa Springs, Colorado, on Main Street beside the San Juan River, whitewater park, Riverwalk and hot springs corridor. Rafting trips begin and end here, and downtown tubers can walk directly to the river.

Yes. Many of our guests are families and first-timers. The best activity depends on ages, swimming ability, river conditions and how much adventure your group wants, so we’re happy to help point you toward the option that makes the most sense.

Absolutely. Our shop crew works directly with the trips, rentals and river every day. Stop in, call or check the Pagosa River Desk, and we’ll help you figure out what makes sense for the conditions and the kind of day you’re looking for.